Employment Solicitor – Belfast (2–4 Years PQE)
Belfast City Centre
A leading boutique law firm based in central Belfast is seeking to appoint a talented Employment Solicitor with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and well-regarded legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The Firm
This is a long-established, independent law firm known for its client-focused, pragmatic approach to legal advice. With a strong employment law team, the firm advises a wide range of clients, including private individuals, employers, and trade unions across Northern Ireland.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and expert-led environment with exposure to high-profile cases and complex legal issues. The role offers long-term career development and a genuine opportunity to grow within a specialist practice.
The Role
The appointed solicitor will work on a diverse employment caseload involving:
* Representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings, including claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing
* Advising on employment contracts, service agreements, workplace policies, and disciplinary/grievance procedures
* TUPE advice and handling business transfers, particularly in the context of unionised workforces
* Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
* Providing legal guidance to trade unions on regulatory, constitutional, and employment matters
The Person
This opportunity would suit a solicitor who is:
* 2–4 years PQE with demonstrable experience in employment law
* Experienced in tribunal advocacy and case preparation
* Confident in advising both individual and commercial clients
* Comfortable working closely with trade unions and employee groups (desirable)
* Commercially minded with strong drafting and advisory skills
* Collaborative, pragmatic, and client-focused
What’s on Offer
* A varied and challenging employment caseload
* Collegiate, expert-led working environment
* Opportunities to work on cases of regional importance
* Belfast city centre location
For more information about this role, reach out to Ciara O’Connor at Artemis Human Capital.
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